Licensed Movers in Buffalo, NY
23 household-goods carriers are registered in Buffalo with the FMCSA, and 39 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Buffalo to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Buffalo
- 23
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 39
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 62 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $845
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
23 licensed movers are registered in Buffalo and 39 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 62 can move you out of state. 22 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $845 in our model. About 10,394 people a year move to Erie County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Buffalo
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Wayfinder Moving Services Inc
75 Comet Avenue, NY 14216
- USDOT
- 3104397
- MC number
- MC79366
- Fleet
- 10 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 2
Lincoln Moving & Storage of Buffalo Inc
155 Great Arrow Ave, NY 14207
- USDOT
- 26424
- MC number
- MC110801 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 9 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 3
All Star Movers
NY 14213
- USDOT
- 2077131
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 4
Stellarmoversllc
Legal name: Truck & A Trailer Moving LLC
84 Hartwell Rd, NY 14216
- USDOT
- 3051436
- MC number
- MC1235037
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 5
Kiper Moving and Transportation
Legal name: Kiper LLC
334 E Utica Street, NY 14208
- USDOT
- 3283705
- MC number
- MC1038607
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 6
Advanced Moving 716 LLC
57 Theresa Ct, NY 14224
- USDOT
- 4256765
- MC number
- MC1655127
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 7
Diamond Moving & Storage Inc
1440 Main St, NY 14209
- USDOT
- 1371206
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2005
- 8
Mighty Samson Moving and Expedited Trucking Srvcs
2300 Niagara Street, NY 14207
- USDOT
- 2579541
- MC number
- MC910630
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 9
Jorge Santiago
Legal name: Top Gun Movers
1430 Clinton St, NY 14206
- USDOT
- 2597803
- MC number
- MC111492 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 10
R & J Moving Inc
37 Monroe Avenue, NY 14221
- USDOT
- 3187245
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Joey Z's Moving Inc | 3348965 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 | Professional Movers LP | 2184372 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 | B & F Moving and Storage | 2447740 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 14 | Helping Hands Movers | 2990207 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 15 | Kick the Can Moving LLC | 3321985 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 16 | Alpaca Moving Services Inc | 4378696 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 17 | Elite Moving | 1740325 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 18 | Connie's Moving Co | 1831083 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 19 | Hitman Moving LLC | 4524537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 | CC Relocation Inc | 4031112 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 21 | J J Movers | 1530886 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 22 | Family Movers LLC | 4378540 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 23 | Grayscale Movers LLC | 4052149 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
Movers within 30 miles of Buffalo
Nearest first, from Sloan, Kenmore, Cheektowaga, West Seneca and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | A and E Moving Solutions | Sloan, NY | 2465222 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Good & Fair Carting and Moving Co Inc | Kenmore, NY | 639103 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cheektowaga, NY | 3356419 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | AA Rick Moving | West Seneca, NY | 1612058 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Bluebird Moving | West Seneca, NY | 1496144 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | The Moving Doctors Inc | Tonawanda, NY | 1389110 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Novo Moving | Tonawanda, NY | 3465817 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All American Movers | Tonawanda, NY | 2255281 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Keith's Carting and Moving Incorporated | Depew, NY | 1707638 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Moving & Grooving Trucking LLC | Depew, NY | 2829093 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | SMS Moving LLC | Depew, NY | 4241875 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Big Apple Moving & Storage Inc | Grand Island, NY | 382368 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Demerly Movers | Williamsville, NY | 1750491 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | JPK Movers Inc | Williamsville, NY | 2794565 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Buffalo Office Moving Specialists | Amherst, NY | 1442734 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | A & L Moving Inc | Amherst, NY | 1112352 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Fisher Bus Service | Hamburg, NY | 746677 | 100 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Herman Movers Inc | Amherst, NY | 1516660 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | M&T Moving | Orchard Park, NY | 2022490 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 12 mi |  | Wny Premier Moving LLC | Hamburg, NY | 4315160 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Marinaccio Moving | Amherst, NY | 1889136 | 0 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Zito Movers Inc | Lancaster, NY | 967157 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | NK Packing-Moving Specialist LLC | Lancaster, NY | 4362021 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Wny Movers | Niagara Falls, NY | 3320231 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Reliable Moving | Niagara Falls, NY | 2843483 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Petes Moving LLC | East Aurora, NY | 4454775 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Pete's Moving LLC | East Aurora, NY | 1648378 | 3 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Baaahh Movers LLC | Niagara Falls, NY | 4122567 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 18 mi | Ace Movers of Niagara Inc | Niagara Falls, NY | 2085772 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Lamparts Moving Service | Alden, NY | 2534389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi |  | Conjerti Moving Express LLC | Lockport, NY | 1397261 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Wny Moving Services | Lockport, NY | 2408734 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Mixsons Moving | Lockport, NY | 9289905 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | A+ Moving & Delivery LLC | East Pembroke, NY | 3949098 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Reeb Family Moving LLC | Corfu, NY | 1782013 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Bruno's Niagara Mover's LLC | Youngstown, NY | 4295574 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 28 mi | Conjerti Moving Company LLC | Gasport, NY | 967063 | 1 truck | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Norm's Moving Service | Attica, NY | 1720935 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated | |
| 30 mi | Weaver's Moving | Chaffee, NY | 1468522 | 2 trucks | Within NY | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Buffalo
22 of the 62 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 96 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 57 vehicle inspections (8.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 96 driver inspections (14.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckCheektowaga, NY · USDOT 3356419 | 21 | 1 of 14 | 2 of 21 |
| Big Apple Moving & Storage IncGrand Island, NY · USDOT 382368 | 16 | 0 of 10 | 3 of 16 |
| Wayfinder Moving Services IncBuffalo, NY · USDOT 3104397 | 15 | 0 of 9 | 0 of 15 |
| Fisher Bus ServiceHamburg, NY · USDOT 746677 | 8 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 8 |
| Conjerti Moving Express LLCLockport, NY · USDOT 1397261 | 5 | none inspected | 0 of 5 |
| Pete's Moving LLCEast Aurora, NY · USDOT 1648378 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Buffalo
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time: $44–$55 per mover per hour in New York in our model, so a two-bedroom home is $515 – $845 and three bedrooms $867 – $1,560. Beyond that you pay for weight and distance: $1,467 – $1,956 for two bedrooms to Philadelphia, PA. The Buffalo cost guide has the full tables by home size and every lane. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Long-distance movers in Buffalo
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 6 carriers registered in Buffalo hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the Buffalo cost guide prices the long-distance lanes.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Wayfinder Moving Services Inc | 3104397 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | Stellarmoversllc | 3051436 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 | | Kiper Moving and Transportation | 3283705 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 | Advanced Moving 716 LLC | 4256765 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 | Hitman Moving LLC | 4524537 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 | Family Movers LLC | 4378540 | 0 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Cheektowaga, NY | 3356419 | 32 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | | Big Apple Moving & Storage Inc | Grand Island, NY | 382368 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | | Wny Premier Moving LLC | Hamburg, NY | 4315160 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Lamparts Moving Service | Alden, NY | 2534389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | | Conjerti Moving Express LLC | Lockport, NY | 1397261 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Bruno's Niagara Mover's LLC | Youngstown, NY | 4295574 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in New York is ranked on the state page.
Who moves out of Erie County
Buffalo is in Erie County, NY. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 14,760 people a year leaving Erie County for another state, most often for Florida (about 2,168), Pennsylvania (about 1,552) and Texas (about 1,412), while about 10,394 (±1,189) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Before you book a Buffalo mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in New York
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Buffalo: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Buffalo, NY?
23 household-goods carriers are registered in Buffalo itself on the FMCSA register, and 39 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Sloan, Kenmore, Cheektowaga, West Seneca and nearby). All 62 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Buffalo?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $44–$55 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $515 – $845 and a three-bedroom home at $867 – $1,560. A long-distance move from Buffalo to Philadelphia, PA (about 326 miles) is $1,467 – $1,956 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Buffalo?
By reported fleet, Fisher Bus Service in Hamburg, NY, with 100 trucks on its filing (USDOT 746677). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Buffalo, NY?
6 carriers registered in Buffalo hold interstate operating authority, and 6 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Buffalo movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside New York is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever New York requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 12 of the 62 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Buffalo passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 22 of the 62 movers listed here were inspected, 96 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 57 vehicle inspections (8.8%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Erie County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 10,394 (±1,189) a year from other states, about 4,118 (±699) from abroad and about 18,373 (±1,636) from elsewhere in New York. The largest single flow out goes to Niagara County (about 3,776 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.